In the letter, Dr. Daines said that the state saw no need for a moratorium on independent ASCs and said that the health department would develop a policy that would promote the development of new ambulatory centers while protecting the “financial viability” of hospitals, according to the report.
The letter rebukes New York hospitals that oppose surgery centers because they present direct competition. Dr. Daines said that the allegations by hospitals that new ASCs in their areas would affect their bottom lines are not sufficient evidence to block the approval of the new centers.
Read the Crain’s report on Dr. Daines’ letter to hospitals regarding New York surgery centers.
